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NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) OF CONCRETE: Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a very valuable tool that helps us look inside a structural member investigating the entire component (vs. one locati
VCS AT ICRI 2018: Brian Pailes and Matt Miltenberger are attending the annual ICRI conference this week in Omaha, Nebraska. Brian gave an amazing presentation this morn
VCS VIDEO PRESENTATION: EVALUATION METHODS FOR PRESERVATION OF BRIDGE DECKS: An important step in the preservation process is to gain an understanding of the current condition of a bridge structure.   Many times, this
DR. BRIAN PAILES PRESENTS "ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENTS TO HISTORICAL STRUCTURES" AT ICRI MN CHAPTER SPRING TECHNICAL SESSION: Historical structures present many unique preservation challenges, especially with regards to reinforced concrete corrosion. Continual structural wear
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING & MATERIAL SAMPLING SERVICES IN FLORIDA: Extensive concrete and corrosion evaluations are common on major infrastructure like bridges, piers, wharfs, natural draft and mechanical draft coolin
EMBEDDED GALVANIC ANODES FOR CONCRETE: Currently, there are two general types of embedded galvanic anodes generally categorized as discrete anodes and distributed anodes. Discrete embedded
VCS RECEIVES ICRI AWARD: Last night - November 10 - at the at the 2016 International Concrete Repair Institute Award program in Cleveland, Vector Corrosion Services (VCS) was
CATHODIC PROTECTION JACKETS FOR CONCRETE AND STEEL PILES: Concrete piles in a marine environment are subject to chloride-induced corrosion from exposure to the seawater and airborne chlorides.  A co
DETECTING UNDER SLAB VOIDS USING GROUND PENETRATING RADAR: Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is an electromagnetic nondestructive test (NDT) method used to evaluate various dielectric materials.  Most common
SERVICE LIFE MODELING: What is Service Life Modeling?  Service life modeling and life cycle cost analysis are the analytical basis for assessing preferred options for
STEEL SHEET PILING CORROSION SOLUTIONS: Steel sheet piles are at risk of corrosion when installed in corrosive soils or an aggressive marine environment.  The servic
DR. PAILES' RESEARCH ON NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PUBLISHED BY TRB: Dr. Brian Pailes research paper Multimodal Nondestructive Testing Damage Quantification, Presentation and Condition Rating of Bridge Decks w
VCS HIRING A PROJECT ENGINEER: Vector Corrosion Services (VCS) is a leading provider of solutions to improve the durability of buildings and infrastructure.  We are searching f
60 MINUTES DOCUMENTS THE STATE OF US INFRASTRUCTURE: This video illustrates a growing problem that VCS is committed to solving. Steve Kroft reports on why our roads, bridges, airports and rail infrastruc
DR. BRIAN PAILES PRESENTS AT ASNT: Dr Brian Pailes presented a paper titled "Evaluation of NDE Survey Effectiveness Based on Sampling Frequency."  The paper, based on his research
Corrosion Assessment
Cathodic Protection
Concrete Durability
Post-tension Services
Non-destructive Testing
Corrosion Monitoring

vector Corrosion Services

VCS provides solutions for engineers, contractors and asset managers facing corrosion and concrete durability concerns. We offer nondestructive testing services, corrosion engineering, corrosion monitoring, durability and service life modeling and cathodic protection design services for infrastructure and building assets. Our NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Specialists and NACE Certified Cathodic Protection Technicians are experts in sustainable solutions for durable concrete structures.  

Vector Corrosion Services, Inc. is a Certified Small Business concern with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) for Professional Engineering Consulting Services with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).

Recent Projects

Preserving Port Infrastructure for the Future
Preserving Port Infrastructure for the Future

In a recent issue of World Port Development magazine, VCS President, Chris Ball, explains why extending the life or reusing existing structures is a sustainable practice with economic and environmental benefits.

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ICCP Design and Commissioning
ICCP Design and Commissioning

VCS worked with Ocean & Coastal and Caesars Bay Plaza engineers to design an impressed current cathodic protection system for a chloride contmainted and corrosion damaged wharf in New York City.  

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Post-Tension Investigation
Post-Tension Investigation

VCS used a borescope and sampling to investigate grout defects and strand corrosion in a large grouted post-tensioned LNG tank.

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ICCP for Parking Ramp
ICCP for Parking Ramp

VCS provided design and quality control oversite for installation of impressed current cathodic protection system to protect a reinforced concrete parking ramp.

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Concrete Services

Repair and preservation of concrete structures is not only cost effective but environmentally beneficial. We provide services for Concrete Corrosion Protection including:

  • Corrosion Investigation
  • Concrete Assessment
  • Cathodic Protection Design
  • Non-destructive Testing

Corrosion Mitigation

Vector Corrosion Services provides engineering construction and expertise in concrete corrosion studies and mitigation. The concrete and masonry structures we handle include:

  • ports
  • Bridges
  • Parking Structures
  • Buildings